"So, are we done with the mission or not?"
AK12 turned towards Angelia and asked.
"Of course not. There's no way this mission will ever be completed." Angelia sighed. Their mission was to investigate Renault's true intentions.
But Renault's reason for being here was exactly what he said: letting his dolls hang out and relax. There wouldn't be anything else.
This guy was so straightforward that there was no need to be skeptical at all.
However, the upper echelons of Statesec or people from other organizations wouldn't see it that way.
Thus, it was nearly impossible for them to accomplish their mission because even if they told the truth, no one would believe them.
Instead of being busy for nothing, it would be better to just relax.
"Think of it as a vacation; you don't usually get this kind of opportunity anyway."
Angelia's eyes had already started to look around, thinking about how to talk her way into finding someone to show them around the ship. Renault had said they could go anywhere except the power zone.
"Uh, where's RPK16?"
But as she turned, she realized that RPK16, who had been sitting next to AK15, was nowhere to be seen.
"She said she wanted to go around the ship." AK15 said directly. She didn't doubt RPK16's intentions; scouting the environment was necessary, so she didn't stop her.
"Eh, why is this girl so active?" Angelia raised her eyebrows, feeling that something was off.
RPK16 often had a fox-like smile and spoke unknown words. But this was the first time she was so active in scouting the environment.
Then again, it was the first mission Angelia had brought RPK16 on, so maybe this was normal behavior.
"Well, it can't be lost anyway. Just use the doll's communication protocol to contact her directly." AK12 wasn't worried about RPK16 getting lost. Renault's ship was big, but the doll communication protocols made it easy to find RPK16 unless there was interference.
"But speaking of communication protocols, the protocols for Mr. Renault's dolls don't seem quite normal. There isn't a single doll on the public channels." AN94 spoke up, puzzled.
Normally, there would be many dolls talking on the public communication channel, but right now, the entire channel was silent.
"Don't worry about these small things. Renault definitely won't use the public communication channel. You've seen the dolls under his command; they're not normal dolls." Angelia waved her hand dismissively.
This sentence immediately made G36 who had just finished her work and walked up behind Angelia frown.
Although Angelia wasn't wrong, it still felt unpleasant.
"Commander Angelia, please follow me."
Unpleasant or not, things still needed to be done. Since they had paid the accommodation fees, finding a place for them to stay was G36's task.
"Hey? G36? Ahem, I didn't mean what I just said..."
"I understand. What Commander Angelia said is also true. It's true that there aren't many normal dolls on our side."
It's not surprising that dolls using normal bodies and security protocols are called abnormal when they don't have those things.
"Ahem, well, it's good that you understand."
Listening to G36's words without a trace of emotion, Angelia felt awkward.
They followed G36 from the dining room to the dormitory area. Renault didn't have a stateroom specifically for hospitality; he only had dormitories for dolls.
However, the doll dormitories weren't bad. Renault wouldn't be harsh on his dolls in terms of living conditions. Most dormitories were shared by two, with ample living space, and the dolls could decorate their own rooms.
"Ange, when will our dormitory be upgraded to this level? This place looks much better than our dog house."
After seeing the sturdy-looking beds, AK12 couldn't help but jump up and test the elasticity, asking Angelia with some jealousy.
Although their dormitory wasn't cheap, it wasn't as luxurious as Renault's. Plus, she saw that the other dolls had decorated their dormitories to be much cozier and more comfortable.
"Ahem, I can't do anything about that. At most, we can apply for more funding when we go on a mission."
"How can that be the same? When going on a mission, where's the chance to live so comfortably?"
"Isn't it now?" Angelia's brain turned, and she clapped her hands.
"Eh..."
Unable to refute, they were indeed on a mission right now.
But this time, the lodging expenses were advanced by themselves!
And it was two hundred thousand dollars right off the bat! Even if it's a luxury hotel, that's the price!
Although she felt a little depressed, AK12 decided not to dwell on it, thinking about how they could comfortably relax for a few days.
Now she finally understood the mood of the two free loading T-dolls, MDR and RFB.
This feeling of a paid vacation was really comforting!
"If there are any problems, you can reach me directly through the doll's public channel."
After informing AK12 and the others of all the precautions, G36 turned to leave.
She had said everything that needed to be said. Renault didn't have any excessive instructions, so there wasn't anything else to worry about.
Angelia and her doll's electronic warfare equipment couldn't pose a threat to this ship. The ship's dolls might be a threat, but Renault hadn't left the ship.
If anything went wrong, he could arrive at the scene in less than half a minute.